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{{Infobox Movie | |||
|name = Messenger of Death | |||
|picture = Messenger of Death Poster.jpg | |||
|caption = ''Cinema Poster'' | |||
|country = [[Image:USA.jpg|25px]] USA | |||
|director = [[J. Lee Thompson]] | |||
|date= 1988 | |||
|language = | |||
|studio=Golan-Globus Productions | |||
|distributor=Cannon Films | |||
|character1=Garret Smith | |||
|actor1=[[Charles Bronson]] | |||
|character2=Jastra Watson | |||
|actor2=Trish Van Devere | |||
|character3=Orville Beecham | |||
|actor3=[[Charles Dierkop]] | |||
|character4=Willis Beecham | |||
|actor4=[[Jeff Corey]] | |||
|character5=Zenas Beecham | |||
|actor5=[[John Ireland]] | |||
|character6=Homer Foxx | |||
|actor6=[[Laurence Luckinbill]] | |||
|character7=The assassin | |||
|actor7=[[John Solari]] | |||
|character8= | |||
|actor8= | |||
|character9= | |||
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}} | |||
'''''Messenger of Death''''' is a 1988 thriller starring [[Charles Bronson]] as Garret Smith, a Denver newspaper reporter who while investigating the murder of a Mormon family, discovers a conspiracy involving land and water rights. This film was directed by [[J. Lee Thompson]], who was responsible for such films as ''[[Northwest Frontier]]'', ''[[St. Ives]]'', ''[[Death Wish 4]]'' and ''[[The Guns of Navarone]]''. | '''''Messenger of Death''''' is a 1988 thriller starring [[Charles Bronson]] as Garret Smith, a Denver newspaper reporter who while investigating the murder of a Mormon family, discovers a conspiracy involving land and water rights. This film was directed by [[J. Lee Thompson]], who was responsible for such films as ''[[Northwest Frontier]]'', ''[[St. Ives]]'', ''[[Death Wish 4]]'' and ''[[The Guns of Navarone]]''. | ||
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== Smith & Wesson Model 10 Snub== | == Smith & Wesson Model 10 Snub== | ||
The snub-nosed [[Smith & Wesson Model 10]] is used by Chief Barney Doyle ([[Daniel Benzali]]) and by Homer Foxx ([[Laurence Luckinbill]]). | The snub-nosed [[Smith & Wesson Model 10]] is used by Chief Barney Doyle ([[Daniel Benzali]]) and by Homer Foxx ([[Laurence Luckinbill]]). | ||
[[Image:S&WModel10Snub.jpg|thumb| | [[Image:S&WModel10Snub.jpg|thumb|350px|none|Smith & Wesson Model 10 snub nose revolver - .38 Special. Same frame, but with smaller grips and 2 inch barrel.]] | ||
[[Image:Messenger of Death-Revolver-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Chief Doyle ([[Daniel Benzali]]) with his revolver.]] | [[Image:Messenger of Death-Revolver-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Chief Doyle ([[Daniel Benzali]]) with his revolver.]] | ||
[[Image:Messenger of Death-Revolver-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A close view on Doyle's revolver. Notice the six shots in the cylinder.]] | [[Image:Messenger of Death-Revolver-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A close view on Doyle's revolver. Notice the six shots in the cylinder.]] | ||
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[[Image:Messenger of Death-Revolver-6.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Foxx puts the revolver to his own head.]] | [[Image:Messenger of Death-Revolver-6.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Foxx puts the revolver to his own head.]] | ||
== | == Various Revolvers == | ||
Several revolvers are briefly seen in the movie. | Several revolvers are briefly seen in the movie. | ||
[[Image:Messenger of Death-Revolver-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|One of the Mormons with a revolver in holster. Only grip can be seen.]] | [[Image:Messenger of Death-Revolver-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|One of the Mormons with a revolver in holster. Only grip can be seen.]] | ||
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== Beretta 84BB == | == Beretta 84BB == | ||
In the final scene the assassin ([[John Solari]]) tries to kill Garret Smith ([[Charles Bronson]]) with a suppressed pistol. It is supposed to be [[Beretta 84BB]]. | In the final scene the assassin ([[John Solari]]) tries to kill Garret Smith ([[Charles Bronson]]) with a suppressed pistol. It is supposed to be [[Beretta 84BB]]. | ||
[[Image:Ber84left.jpg|thumb| | [[Image:Ber84left.jpg|thumb|350px|none|Beretta 84BB (earlier version with round trigger guard) - .380 ACP.]] | ||
[[Image:Messenger of Death-Pistol-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The assassin ([[John Solari]]) aims his suppressed pistol at Garret Smith.]] | [[Image:Messenger of Death-Pistol-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The assassin ([[John Solari]]) aims his suppressed pistol at Garret Smith.]] | ||
[[Image:Messenger of Death-Pistol-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Another view on the same scene.]] | [[Image:Messenger of Death-Pistol-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Another view on the same scene.]] | ||
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== Winchester Model 1892 == | == Winchester Model 1892 == | ||
Willis Beecham ([[Jeff Corey]]) and several of his men are armed with [[Winchester Model 1892]] rifles during the shootout at Zenas Beecham's farm. | Willis Beecham ([[Jeff Corey]]) and several of his men are armed with [[Winchester Model 1892]] rifles during the shootout at Zenas Beecham's farm. | ||
[[Image:WinchesterModel1892.jpg|thumb| | [[Image:WinchesterModel1892.jpg|thumb|400px|none|Winchester 1892 Saddle Ring Carbine.]] | ||
[[Image:Messenger of Death-Winchester73-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Willis Beecham ([[Jeff Corey]]) with Winchester and his son Orville Beecham ([[Charles Dierkop]]) with bolt action rifle.]] | [[Image:Messenger of Death-Winchester73-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Willis Beecham ([[Jeff Corey]]) with Winchester and his son Orville Beecham ([[Charles Dierkop]]) with bolt action rifle.]] | ||
[[Image:Messenger of Death-Winchester73-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Willis Beecham fires his Winchester.]] | [[Image:Messenger of Death-Winchester73-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Willis Beecham fires his Winchester.]] | ||
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[[Image:Messenger of Death-Winchester94-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:Messenger of Death-Winchester94-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | ||
== | == Winchester Model 70 == | ||
A "Pre-64" [[Winchester Model 70]] bolt action rifle is used by Orville Beecham ([[Charles Dierkop]]) during the attack on Zenas Beecham's farm. | |||
[[Image:Messenger of Death-Rifle-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Orville Beecham ([[Charles Dierkop]]) (in the middle) and the man at the right are armed with | [[Image:Pre64WinModel70.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Pre-1964 Winchester Model 70 - .30-06]] | ||
[[Image:Messenger of Death-Rifle-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Orville Beecham ([[Charles Dierkop]]) (in the middle) and the man at the right are armed with bolt action rifles of different models. Orville Beecham's rifle appeares to be a "Pre-64" Winchester Model 70. The man at the left is armed with lever action rifle.]] | |||
[[Image:Messenger of Death-Winchester73-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Willis Beecham ([[Jeff Corey]]) with Winchester and his son Orville Beecham ([[Charles Dierkop]]) with bolt action rifle.]] | [[Image:Messenger of Death-Winchester73-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Willis Beecham ([[Jeff Corey]]) with Winchester and his son Orville Beecham ([[Charles Dierkop]]) with bolt action rifle.]] | ||
== Unidentified Bolt Action Rifles == | |||
Various bolt action rifles are seen during the attack of Willis Beecham's men on the farm of his brother Zenas Beecham. | |||
[[Image:Messenger of Death-Rifle-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Orville Beecham ([[Charles Dierkop]]) (in the middle) carries a "Pre-64" [[Winchester Model 70]]. The man at the right is armed with unidentified bolt action rifle. The man at the left holds a lever action rifle.]] | |||
[[Image:Messenger of Death-Rifle-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|One of Willis Beecham's men with bolt action rifle.]] | [[Image:Messenger of Death-Rifle-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|One of Willis Beecham's men with bolt action rifle.]] | ||
[[Image:Messenger of Death-Rifle-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|One of Willis Beecham's men fires bolt action rifle | [[Image:Messenger of Death-Rifle-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|One of Willis Beecham's men fires bolt action rifle.]] | ||
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Messenger of Death is a 1988 thriller starring Charles Bronson as Garret Smith, a Denver newspaper reporter who while investigating the murder of a Mormon family, discovers a conspiracy involving land and water rights. This film was directed by J. Lee Thompson, who was responsible for such films as Northwest Frontier, St. Ives, Death Wish 4 and The Guns of Navarone.
The following weapons are seen in the movie Messenger of Death:
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Handguns
Smith & Wesson Model 10 Snub
The snub-nosed Smith & Wesson Model 10 is used by Chief Barney Doyle (Daniel Benzali) and by Homer Foxx (Laurence Luckinbill).
Various Revolvers
Several revolvers are briefly seen in the movie.
Beretta 84BB
In the final scene the assassin (John Solari) tries to kill Garret Smith (Charles Bronson) with a suppressed pistol. It is supposed to be Beretta 84BB.
Shotguns
Ithaca 37
In the opening scene the assassin (John Solari) uses Ithaca 37 pump shotgun to kill the entire family of fundamentalist Mormon Orville Beecham.
Single Barreled Top Break Shotgun
In the opening scene Mrs. Orville Beecham unsuccessfully tries to protect herself and her children with a single barreled top break shotgun of unknown model.
Single Barreled Bolt-action Shotgun
Garret Smith (Charles Bronson) is seen with a single barreled bolt-action shotgun during the scene on the Mormon cemetery.
Double Barreled Side by Side Shotgun
In several scenes Zenas Beecham (John Ireland) is seen with double barreled side by side shotgun of unknown model.
Double Barreled Over and Under Shotgun
Several double barreled over and under shotguns are seen during the attack of Willis Beecham's men on the farm of his brother Zenas Beecham.
Rifles
Winchester Model 1892
Willis Beecham (Jeff Corey) and several of his men are armed with Winchester Model 1892 rifles during the shootout at Zenas Beecham's farm.
Winchester Model 1894
Winchester Model 1894 is seen in Willis Beecham's house.
Winchester Model 70
A "Pre-64" Winchester Model 70 bolt action rifle is used by Orville Beecham (Charles Dierkop) during the attack on Zenas Beecham's farm.
Unidentified Bolt Action Rifles
Various bolt action rifles are seen during the attack of Willis Beecham's men on the farm of his brother Zenas Beecham.
